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YOhio · 05-27-2008, 04:15 AM

For you recruiting guys, is this a big get? It seemed like he played pretty well as a frosh at USU. How come he didn't come here in the first place?

Jeff Lebowski · 05-27-2008, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by YOhio

For you recruiting guys, is this a big get? It seemed like he played pretty well as a frosh at USU. How come he didn't come here in the first place?

What did I miss? Was there an announcement?

YOhio · 05-27-2008, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

What did I miss? Was there an announcement?

His dad said he's coming to BYU after his mission in Spain.

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/ci_9385596

Jeff Lebowski · 05-27-2008, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by YOhio

His dad said he's coming to BYU after his mission in Spain.

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/ci_9385596

The comments to that article are hilarious.

Riley had a terrific career at Logan HS. The knock on him was his size. I have no idea how strongly BYU pursued him.

livecoug · 05-27-2008, 04:48 AM

I don't think they really recruited him at all. They had their guys targeted and Nelson wasn't on the list. The kid is a real winner, though, and BYU sees that. Should be good for competition. It makes Ute fans mad, so that's always a plus.

DrumNFeather · 05-27-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by livecoug

I don't think they really recruited him at all. They had their guys targeted and Nelson wasn't on the list. The kid is a real winner, though, and BYU sees that. Should be good for competition. It makes Ute fans mad, so that's always a plus.

Yes, I am seething.

He'll make a great Safety at BYU

exUte · 05-27-2008, 12:47 PM

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Yes, I am seething.

He'll make a great Safety at BYU

from Tooele that didn't want to play defense and thus went to Utah....and then played defense? LOL. Don't remember his name or care.

exUte · 05-27-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

The comments to that article are hilarious.

Riley had a terrific career at Logan HS. The knock on him was his size. I have no idea how strongly BYU pursued him.

to the eventual 5A state champions, Alta. He beat Skyline and clobbered Lark's team in the 4A state championship game.

DrumNFeather · 05-27-2008, 12:58 PM

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from Tooele that didn't want to play defense and thus went to Utah....and then played defense? LOL. Don't remember his name or care.

Kyle Brady?

Well documented. He got his shot.

Indy Coug · 05-27-2008, 01:13 PM

I don't like missionaries transferring IF...

1. The school has demonstrated a willingness to support those that wish to serve missions without losing their scholarship.

2. The school hasn't lost the head coach that was there when the player left on their mission

3. The school isn't on probation.

If the above three conditions are met, I don't think it's fair of the missionary to turn their back on the school that was willing to accomodate their mission service.

05-27-2008, 04:15 AM	#1
YOhio AKA SeattleNewt Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,055	Riley Nelson For you recruiting guys, is this a big get? It seemed like he played pretty well as a frosh at USU. How come he didn't come here in the first place?

05-27-2008, 04:48 AM	#5
livecoug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,176	I don't think they really recruited him at all. They had their guys targeted and Nelson wasn't on the list. The kid is a real winner, though, and BYU sees that. Should be good for competition. It makes Ute fans mad, so that's always a plus.

05-27-2008, 01:13 PM	#10
Indy Coug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Between Iraq and a hard place Posts: 7,569	I don't like missionaries transferring IF... 1. The school has demonstrated a willingness to support those that wish to serve missions without losing their scholarship. 2. The school hasn't lost the head coach that was there when the player left on their mission 3. The school isn't on probation. If the above three conditions are met, I don't think it's fair of the missionary to turn their back on the school that was willing to accomodate their mission service.